Jefferson County

NEWS BRIEFS: Co-op start-up presentations set … and other items

Two presentations on how to start a co-op will be held in East Jefferson County. One will be Thursday at Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona St.,… Continue reading

Port Townsend pastor leads effort to help young man in Swaziland

Port Townsend pastor leads effort to help young man in Swaziland

What would it be like to be different — so different that your life was in… Continue reading

Port Townsend pastor leads effort to help young man in Swaziland
Volunteers celebrate birthday of Blue Heron orchard

Volunteers celebrate birthday of Blue Heron orchard

Forty-six students, teachers and community members celebrated Blue Heron Middle School’s orchard’s eighth birthday in a show of volunteerism. In two hours,… Continue reading

Volunteers celebrate birthday of Blue Heron orchard

Geologist to talk about national park ‘hot spots’ Saturday

Geologist Jim Aldrich will present a picture of geologic hot spots through… Continue reading

Correct puzzle to be published

and the correct answers for the puzzle published Wednesday, Feb. 14 — will be… Continue reading

Brinnon, Queets Clearwater school district levies on way to final approval

The superintendents of two small Jefferson County school districts said Wednesday they were excited to see both of their levies passing in… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioners mull action on shooting range moratorium

Jefferson County commissioners mull action on shooting range moratorium

Jefferson County commissioners are considering taking action on their moratorium on new commercial shooting ranges one week from today, they told county… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioners mull action on shooting range moratorium
SMP foes consider next step after state Supreme Court declines case

SMP foes consider next step after state Supreme Court declines case

Opponents of Jefferson County’s Shoreline Master Program vowed Thursday to take their case to the U.S. Supreme Court after the state Supreme… Continue reading

SMP foes consider next step after state Supreme Court declines case

Expected state revenue increase good news for lawmakers

As lawmakers prepare to unveil their supplemental budget proposals next week they received good news Thursday… Continue reading

NEW BRIEFS: Royal Canadian Navy to use Bentinck Island range … and other items

The land-based demolition range at Bentinck Island will be in use Monday through Friday, Feb. 23, the Royal Canadian Navy announced. The… Continue reading

Coronation, ag roundtable, Dragon Dance planned on Peninsula

A festival royalty coronation, a roundtable on agriculture and the Year of the Dog Dragon Dance and Parade are among the upcoming activities on the… Continue reading

Forest Service to waive entrance fees for Presidents’ Day; Hurricane Ridge Road expected to be open Saturday through Monday

The U.S. Forest Service will waive fees at day-use recreation sites Monday in honor of Presidents’ Day. This fee waiver includes many picnic areas, boat… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend seeks consultant for rent survey

Port of Port Townsend commissioners directed port staff to move as “expeditiously as possible” on finding a consultant for a rent survey… Continue reading

Thousands more trees planted on Tarboo Creek during Plant-A-Thon

Thousands more trees planted on Tarboo Creek during Plant-A-Thon

In one day, 180 volunteers planted 4,300 native trees and shrubs along Tarboo Creek. The Northwest Watershed Institute’s Plant-A-Thon, an annual event since… Continue reading

Thousands more trees planted on Tarboo Creek during Plant-A-Thon

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Jefferson PUD passes audit

During a special meeting with auditors from the state Auditor’s Office, Jefferson County Public Utility District No. 1 received a clean audit for… Continue reading

Brinnon, Queets Clearwater initial results approve school levies

Brinnon School District voters approved continuing a maintenance and operation levy while a small number of votes in the Queets Clearwater School… Continue reading

Toastmasters host speaking contests

Toastmasters host speaking contests

Jefferson County Toastmasters are hosting an open house and impromptu speaking contest from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. today. Guests are welcome… Continue reading

Toastmasters host speaking contests
Annual auction to raise funds for AAUW-Port Townsend

Annual auction to raise funds for AAUW-Port Townsend

An array of new and gently used items and special experiences will be up for bid at AAUW Port Townsend’s annual Silent… Continue reading

Annual auction to raise funds for AAUW-Port Townsend

Bill expanding wrongful death actions passes the Senate

Proposed legislation would open the ability to file wrongful death lawsuits to citizens of other countries… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Sequim Merchant Group; donation made to Hospice of Clallam County

The first Sequim Merchant Group meeting of 2018 is set for 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21. The meeting at Las… Continue reading